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  1. Barnone 308

    Barnone 308 Formula Junior

    Mar 22, 2004
    432
    canada
    #1 Barnone 308, Nov 7, 2010
    Hi everyone

    I am planning to get into the world of the 348. however, before I do I have an issue I need to resolve. I am located in Canada, and the seller of the 348 is located in utah. Its not a dealership, its just an individual seller we agreed on a price. However, I am not certain how I should pay for the car. I am afraid to send wire transfer because who knows if he will run off with the money and the car. Whats the best way I can protect meself in these sorts of transactions.

    Regards
     
  2. wazie7262

    wazie7262 Formula 3

    Feb 13, 2008
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    #2 wazie7262, Nov 7, 2010
    Go with www.escrow.com This is the site that Ebay recommends and I, in fact, purchased my 308 this way. Escrow dot com will hold your $ in escrow until the car is delievered to you, and then pay the seller. NEVER wire money!! ;-)
     
  3. ferrari 512 tr

    ferrari 512 tr F1 Rookie

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    #3 ferrari 512 tr, Nov 7, 2010
    wow thats perfect
     
  4. ferrari 512 tr

    ferrari 512 tr F1 Rookie

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    #4 ferrari 512 tr, Nov 7, 2010
    cant wait to see the 348 when you get it
     
  5. troy_wood

    troy_wood Formula 3

    Apr 28, 2007
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    #5 troy_wood, Nov 7, 2010
    Barone,

    I live in NS and bought my 348 in Chicago... Went through it all. I was buying from a reputable Mercedes dealership so my transaction was trust based. Where are you in Canada?
     
  6. Kaivball

    Kaivball Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 11, 2007
    35,997
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    #6 Kaivball, Nov 7, 2010
    Fly there, pay cash, drive back...

    Kai
     
  7. 348Tony

    348Tony Formula Junior
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    #7 348Tony, Nov 7, 2010
    +1

    I live in Texas, bought one in Michigan and a couple months later bought one in Chicago. I flew in, paid cash, and drove them beauties home! By far the road trip was the best experience I've had driving them! Don't miss your chance to do the same!
     
  8. Barnone 308

    Barnone 308 Formula Junior

    Mar 22, 2004
    432
    canada
    #8 Barnone 308, Nov 7, 2010
    I would love to drive it back, but there might be snow. I am in Calgary alberta, Canada. But your right maybe I should fly down, pay for it in person, and have it shipped. I will try Excrow.
     
  9. I'm gone

    I'm gone Formula Junior

    Feb 5, 2006
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    Brian
    #9 I'm gone, Nov 7, 2010
    Don't drive it back this time of year, I've already run into ice in some parts of the country and you don't want to drive your new Ferrari through ice and snow and wreck it, I've seen bad ones already this year. Your right on track about shipping it back home
     
  10. ferrari 512 tr

    ferrari 512 tr F1 Rookie

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    #10 ferrari 512 tr, Nov 7, 2010
    that would be the best way to enjoy your new super car
     
  11. S Brake

    S Brake F1 World Champ

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    #11 S Brake, Nov 7, 2010
    If there is any monkey business, let me know where in Utah the car is and I'll send some goons over.
     
  12. jim94-348

    jim94-348 Formula Junior
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    Aug 19, 2010
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    Greenville, NC
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    #12 jim94-348, Nov 7, 2010
    Congrats on the purchase. What color and year did you get? Can't wait to see it. You are going to love it!!
     
  13. rbellezza

    rbellezza F1 Rookie

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    #13 rbellezza, Nov 7, 2010
    Congratulations ! Any way you go for the payment, did you see the car in person ? Pictures and info could be very different from the real thing ...
     
  14. AceMaster

    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #14 AceMaster, Nov 8, 2010
    Fly down there, make the transaction happen in person, and have it shipped back on a closed trailer. The shipping shouldn't cost you more than $1800
     

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